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DanPBrown

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« on: January 20, 2010, 06:05:11 pm »

Howdy all. I have an opportunity to go to Quebec city in March for two days. I've been perusing flickr and other photo sites for photos of the city. Nothing seems to impress me. Can anyone give me some idea whether the city has much  to offer a photographer?
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Dan
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2010, 06:50:55 pm »

I suppose that depends on what you want/need to shoot. We spent four days there in the summer in 2007 and had a very enjoyable visit. People/street photography was quite good, but we were there during the Summer Festival. Not sure what it would look like in March.

The old city is touristy, most of the shopkeepers spoke English, and the food was good. Outside the old city is very non-touristy, most people we met spoke French, and the food was better.
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2010, 10:18:57 pm »

Quebec is a great vacation destination, especially with a camera. I went there a few years ago during the Military Tattoo. Awesome. Check out some of my favorite images on my web site, www.budjamesphotography.com.

It's like going to France but the difference is the that locals actually like Americans.

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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2010, 03:03:01 am »

As has been said, it depends on what you're looking for, but Quebec has several hundred years of history, some great classic architecture, the people are (mostly) friendly, and you're in Laurentian Shield country, on the edge of the St. Lawrence River.  There's a lot to see.

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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2010, 09:08:51 am »

Thanks for all the info. I would be interested in photographing the architecture, especially at night. Does anyone know of interesting areas?
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2010, 10:27:56 am »

The old town, within what used to be a surrounding fortress wall and mostly still intact, is a fairly compact area, easy walking except for some hills. That is, you can easily walk around to scout the place out to determine what you're interested in in just  few hours. It's what you'd want to do there anyway. I have seen some nighttime photos of the place (sorry, no link but maybe search on pbase for Québec), and it's well suited for that, especially if you get a fresh snowfall. Québec is normally cooler than Montréal, say, so it would be unusual not to have snow on the ground in March, but whether you'd have a fresh snowfall is down to luck.

The lower town and the port area has seen a resurgence in the 20 years, since I lived there one summer. It's as interesting as the old town above, but still an easy walk away, although a steep climb to get back up top.

Btw, it's a pain to drive and park in that area, much better to walk. When we visit these days, we get a room in a hotel or B&B near downtown, and leave the car there. Having said that, much of the old town is residential, which means there are parked cars all over the place, ruining some lines of sight for the buildings. You need to scout around to find what you like.

If you google "Bonjour Québec", you will be taken to the main tourism site for Québec, very useful. You won't have any trouble getting by, even if you don't speak French.
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2010, 04:56:49 pm »

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Howdy all. I have an opportunity to go to Quebec city in March for two days. I've been perusing flickr and other photo sites for photos of the city. Nothing seems to impress me. Can anyone give me some idea whether the city has much  to offer a photographer?
Thanks,
Dan
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Quebec is a wonderful place to visit but be warned that March can be very snowy, cold and not much fun taking pictures without heavy gloves and all.


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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2010, 10:14:41 am »

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Howdy all. I have an opportunity to go to Quebec city in March for two days. I've been perusing flickr and other photo sites for photos of the city. Nothing seems to impress me. Can anyone give me some idea whether the city has much  to offer a photographer?
Thanks,
Dan
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As someone else has suggested, the Old Town will give you lots of photographic opportunity. Quebec City is the closest you will get to Europe on this continent. My wife and I often go at New Years for a few days, we take the train from our home east of Toronto. You might want to visit the Ice Hotel outside the city if you have time.

March should be nice, warmer temperatures and longer days than January. For accommodation, there are lots of small inns, B&Bs etc in the area near the Chateau Frontenac hotel. We usually stay at the Dominion in the lower town, a superb, small inn. Very reasonably priced, and rated by Conde Nast as one of the world's best hotels. For food, you can't go wrong anywhere. The Cosmo is great for lunch and simpler, regular fare. The Clarendon Hotel has the oldest restaurant in the country, dating from the 1800s. For a real treat, try Toast one evening for dinner.
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2010, 10:59:07 am »

Quebec city is a very nice place to visit ,no doubt ,but in March........cold cold cold!
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2010, 08:16:56 am »

Well it wasn't a bit cold, I think it is their warmest winter on record. Here is one photo from my trip taken just before dawn.
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« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2010, 03:59:06 pm »

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....I've been perusing flickr and other photo sites for photos of the city. Nothing seems to impress me. ....

No doubt then you've seen the dreck that I've posted on Flickr from my 3 day trip:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/phil_mari...57622311960367/

I still recommend a 2 day visit. The old city is quite marvelous to those with North American eyes. It is a beautiful old walled city that feels a tad European. It will be a bit cold even in March - be prepared for that. Nice waterfalls nearby. If landscape photography is your niche then Saguenay River fiords are a few hours drive away but I don't know if they have ferry tours at that time of the year.

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« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2010, 05:04:18 pm »

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No doubt then you've seen the dreck that I've posted on Flickr from my 3 day trip:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/phil_mari...57622311960367/

I still recommend a 2 day visit. The old city is quite marvelous to those with North American eyes. It is a beautiful old walled city that feels a tad European. It will be a bit cold even in March - be prepared for that. Nice waterfalls nearby. If landscape photography is your niche then Saguenay River fiords are a few hours drive away but I don't know if they have ferry tours at that time of the year.

Hey Phil you have some nice photos there. Could share the name of this building?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/phil_marion/3959868605/



Here is my favorite photo from the trip,

Dan
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« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2010, 07:15:41 am »



Dreck?

I wish I could do dreck like that.
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